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Messages are objects of communication with the goal to pass information between communicators (human or non-human).
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Wording suggestions for "unhidden", esp given translations
Firstly, you don't need to include all grammar for notification messages. … The message combinations I would then suggest are:
"How it Works" panel disabled [undo]
"How it Works" panel enabled [undo]
These messages don't work well when a panel has settings that you can modify …
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Should marking a chat message as spam automatically ignore the user?
Think of an ex-girlfriend or boyfriend who is constantly sending you messages, or a stalker. …
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Displaying a "waiting to download" message within an iPad app
The two common ways to do it have already been presented in your question. Essentially you either show a progress bar with a message or a spinner with a message. Either one is a decent solution. Th …
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What are the best practices for site-wide maintenance notices?
Speak to your customers like a human. Sounds obvious but so few websites do.
"We are trying to make this website better for you, but to do that we will have to shut it down for xx minutes this after …
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Is a private messaging system really necessary?
There are two different issues at hand here. The first is whether you a private message system is needed, and the second is whether you can reasonably remove one that already exists.
Depending on th …
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content for information message
For most situations, you should stick to positive messages. They focus on what you can do and achieve more than what you can't, and so leave less of a negative impression. … Shorter messages are usually preferable to longer ones, and so here you have to balance the message length and clarity against the wish to be positive. …
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How to define/classify messages and notifications in web applications
The best messages and notifications that I have seen are written by a good copywriter at once. … That way, even if they don't change all of the messages, they will be ensuring consistency in message urgency and style. …
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Adding a new feature to an existing website
If you want to let people know that there are new features in a subtle way, simply mark them with something that lets them stand out from older features. That way you make use of a person's natural c …
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What is the correct way to indicate something can be either singular or plural?
If you are using English, then the most common way is option A. 100 matching result(s).
However I would strongly discourage using this, as it makes it very difficult to internationalise your applica …
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Should I put "." at the end of messages for mobile users?
If you are writing prose, a . (full stop) is there to show a the end of a sentence so that you know when the next one starts. If you only have one sentence, then it isn't strictly necessary for clari …
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Is a "Never tell your password to anyone" message in chat really necessary?
Most security breaches are from social engineering, and so telling someone that they should never under any circumstances give anyone their password is an attempt to increase security. I would sugges …
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